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Polish-American Pickle Soup

Cultural Context

Pickle soup, or Zupa Ogórkowa, is a traditional Polish dish that has gained popularity in Polish-American communities. It reflects the resourcefulness of Polish cuisine, utilizing pickles to create a unique and tangy flavor profile. The dish is often enjoyed for its comforting qualities and is a staple in many households, especially during colder months. Its origins can be traced back to rural Poland, where pickling was a common preservation method, making this soup a nostalgic favorite for many.

Polish-AmericanPLmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups pickles, chopped
2 cups potatoes, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup pickle brine
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
2 tablespoons dill, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup Havarti cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: none

Greek yogurt provides a similar creaminess with lower fat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock is healthier and more flavorful.

1

Chop the potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery.

2

In a pot, melt butter and sauté the chopped onion and celery until translucent.

3

Add flour to the sautéed mixture and stir to coat.

4

Add frozen potatoes to the pot.

5

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

6

Add chopped pickles and pickle brine to the pot.

7

Add fresh thyme and dill, along with two bay leaves.

8

Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

9

Stir in heavy cream and Havarti cheese until melted and creamy.

10

Season with Sriracha and red pepper flakes if desired.

11

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

potknifecutting boardstirring spoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Zupa OgórkowaPickle Soup

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